Today, I’m going to cover the earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies.

There are many different nutrients to cover, but today, we’re going to talk about the top thirteen (plus one bonus). You can find a more comprehensive list of the earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies on my website.

Earliest signs of nutritional deficiencies
1. Vitamin A deficiency
#1 sign: Difficulty seeing in the dark

2. Vitamin B1 deficiency
#1 sign: Nervous tension

3. Vitamin C deficiency
#1 sign: Swollen or red gums with slight bleeding

4. Vitamin D deficiency
#1 sign: Bone pain

5. Vitamin E deficiency
#1 sign: Muscle weakness

6. Vitamin K1 deficiency
#1 sign: Excessive bruising

7. Vitamin K2 deficiency
#1 sign: Tartar buildup

8. Calcium deficiency
#1 sign: Chronic cough

9. Iodine deficiency
#1 sign: Breast tenderness

10. Sodium deficiency
#1 sign: Overall weakness

11. Magnesium deficiency
#1 sign: Loss of energy

12. Potassium deficiency
#1 sign: Pounding in your ears when trying to sleep

13. Selenium deficiency
#1 sign: Brain fog

14. Zinc deficiency
#1 sign: Getting out of breath upon exertion